1. CURRICULUM VITAE
Mr. Ashok Baburao Gunapache
E-mail: Ashok_Gunapache@rediffmail.com
agunapache@gmail.com
Phone No: +91-9871201327, +91-9560476674
+91-9535491588
Passport No: G3972346, Place of Issue: SINGAPORE
Date of Issue: 30/11/07, Date of Expiry: 29/11/2017.
Summary:
Piping Stress Engineer with over 18 years extensive international experience in Piping Design and
Pipe Stress Analysis of onshore and offshore detailed engineering & FEED of piping systems and
related activities. Worked at various levels starting from Trainee Engineer, Design Engineer, Trained,
Built and managed large teams as part of onshore and offshore engineering center for Pipe Stress
Analysis and Support design of Refinery, Chemical, Petrochemical, LNG, onshore & offshore projects
in terms of Pipe Stress Analysis and related activities.
Pipe Stress analysis of high temperature lines connected to Stream turbines, compressors, pumps,
tanks, column Reboiler, air coolers, heat exchangers, and cryogenic lines connected to LNG tanks,
LNG compressors, etc. Experience in inter and intra disciplinary co-ordination as well as co-ordination
with sub-contractors, client, manpower planning and handling.
Technical Skills:
Piping Engineering Software:
 Caesar-II: Piping Stress Analysis (6.10, 5.3, 5.2, 5.1, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4).
 PDMS – Review reality.
 PDS – Design Review.
 SPR- Smart Plant Review, Design Review Nevis works
 CAE Pipe: Piping Stress Analysis.
Computer Knowledge: AutoCAD R14, MS Office-2010.
Education:
P.G.Diploma in Piping Design Engineering - MIT, Pune ((Maharashtra)
B.Tech Mechanical Engineering – Karnataka State Open University (KSOU)
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering – K.J.Somaiya Polytechnic, Mumbai (Maharashtra)
XII th (Science) – G.S.S. College, Belgaum (Karnataka)
Current Status:
Presently I am working as a Principal Engineer Piping Stress at Petrofac Engineering Services
Pvt. Ltd. Gurgaon, From October-2014 to till date.
Project : KNPC CFP-2020 MAB1 (Clean Fuel Project)
Client : Kuwait National Petrochemical Company.
Responsibilities:
• To design and specify efficient piping systems for the company’s products.
• To make stress calculations of the piping systems using Caesar II 6.10 program.
• Co-ordination with JV partners and MAB-2 contractor.
• To identify, calculate and design suitable pipe supports.
• To preparation of critical line list.
• To document calculations in accordance with corporate standards.
• Selection and /or design of pipe supports.
• To follow all relevant Group Procedure and Departmental Working Instructions in the
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2. engineering of piping systems.
• To check internal pipe support drawings.
• To lead groups of designers and draftsmen on specific projects.
• To follow all applicable and relevant legislation, standards and codes in piping engineering.
• To answer general queries arising from clients, contractors or internal Company departments
on pipe work aspects of the Company’s systems.
• To attend and contribute to internal Company / departmental / project meetings when
required.
• To keep abreast of relevant developments in piping engineering with respect to the offshore /
onshore industry.
• To investigate and report on piping failure or underperformance on the Company’s products.
• To assist in the Technical evaluation of Pipe supports bids submitted from suppliers.
• To attend training courses, seminars etc. when required.
• To attend the model design review.
Previous Experience:
Previously I was worked as a Lead Engineer Piping Stress at Fluor Daniel India Pvt. Ltd.
Gurgaon, From July-2013 to October-2014.
Project : Jamnagar Gasification Complex
Client : Reliance Industries Limited
Location : Reliance Jamnagar Refinery, Gujarat, India.
Responsibilities:
• To design and specify efficient piping systems for the company’s products.
• To make stress calculations of the piping systems using Caesar II 6.10 program.
• To identify, calculate and design suitable pipe supports.
• To preparation of critical line list.
• To document calculations in accordance with corporate standards.
• Selection and /or design of pipe supports.
• To follow all relevant Group Procedure and Departmental Working Instructions in the
engineering of piping systems.
• To check internal pipe support drawings.
• To lead groups of designers and draftsmen on specific projects.
• To follow all applicable and relevant legislation, standards and codes in piping engineering.
• To answer general queries arising from clients, contractors or internal Company departments
on pipe work aspects of the Company’s systems.
• To attend and contribute to internal Company / departmental / project meetings when
required.
• To keep abreast of relevant developments in piping engineering with respect to the offshore /
onshore industry.
• To investigate and report on piping failure or underperformance on the Company’s products.
• To assist in the Technical evaluation of Pipe supports bids submitted from suppliers.
• To attend training courses, seminars etc. when required.
• To attend the model design review.
Project : Carrington CCGT 2xKA26-1
Client : Carrington Power Limited
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3. Period : January- 2013 to June-2013
Name of Employer : Nauvata Engineering Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore.
Description : Manager – Piping.
Project : SAGAR LAXMI MODIFICATION PROJECT
Client : ONGC
Responsibilities:
• To design and specify efficient piping systems for the company’s products.
• To make stress calculations of the piping systems using Caesar II program.
• To identify, calculate and design suitable pipe supports.
• To document calculations in accordance with corporate standards.
• Selection and /or design of pipe supports.
• To follow all relevant Group Procedure and Departmental Working Instructions in the
engineering of piping systems.
• To check internal pipe support drawings.
• To lead groups of designers and draftsmen on specific projects.
• To follow all applicable and relevant legislation, standards and codes in piping engineering.
• To answer general queries arising from clients, contractors or internal Company departments
on pipe work aspects of the Company’s systems.
• To attend and contribute to internal Company / departmental / project meetings when
required.
• To keep abreast of relevant developments in piping engineering with respect to the offshore
industry.
• To investigate and report on piping failure or underperformance on the Company’s products.
• To assist in the Technical evaluation of Pipe supports bids submitted from suppliers.
Period : March-2012 to January-2013
Name of Employer : (Tecnicas Reunidas) TR Valdel Engineers & Constructors, Bangalore.
Description : Lead Engineer – Piping Stress.
Project : YANBU EXPORT REFINERY PROJECT
Client : SAUDI ARAMCO
Responsibility :
I have hands-on experience in analyzing critical piping systems of FEED project and detailed
Engineering like pumps, turbines, compressor, Air Cooler and other high pressure / temperature
piping arrangement including jacketed piping systems. I have knowledge to conversant with all stress
analysis requirements of international piping costs as well as various support arrangements including
special supports / strut / tie rods / bellows / spring supports etc.
I have knowledge of
• Conduct 3D model review with client & process licensor using PDMS design review &
PDS Smart Plant Review.
• Checking of stress documentation & pipe supports.
• Technical Bid Evaluation & vendor drawing approval for piping items.
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4. • Prepare, Monitor & Control project schedule for piping discipline.
• Responsible for carrying out all detail engineering activities related to piping engineering
in Petrochemical and Refinery projects.
Project Description : Guangdong 20 MMTPA Heavy Crude Oil Refinery Project
Front End Engineering Design (FEED) 3.7 MMTPA Hydrocracking units.
Client : Petro China – PDVSA
Period : 01st
June-2011 to 28th
January-2012
Name of Employer : PAE (Thailand) Public Company Limited, Bangkok, Thailand.
Description : Lead Engineer – Piping.
Project : BEWW Twin Platform Topsides Modification Project. (Offshore)
Client : Chevron Offshore Thailand Ltd. (COTL)
Responsibility :
• Responsible for carrying out all detail engineering activities related to piping engineering
in Oil & Gas, Offshore platform.
• Prepare, Monitor & Control project schedule for piping discipline.
• Man-hour estimation for piping discipline.
• Co-ordination with other disciplines & client.
• Preparation & checking of Equipment layout.
• Preparation & checking of piping layout support GA, nozzle orientation & isometrics.
• Conduct 3D model review with client & process licensor using PDMS design review &
PDS Smart Plant Review.
• Checking of stress documentation & pipe supports.
• Technical Bid Evaluation & vendor drawing approval for piping items.
Period : 01st
August-2010 to 30th
April-2011
Name of Employer : Kellogg Brown & Root Asia Pacific Pte Ltd., – Singapore, through (Eden
Information Services (S) Pte. Ltd - Singapore)
Description : Principal Engineer – Piping Stress.
Project : Gorgon LNG Plant, Barrow Island, Australia
SALIENT FEATURES OF THE PLANT
− This is a turnkey project involving detailed engineering, procurement. & Construction of a
− Plant done on 3-D PDMS system and stress analysis done on Caesar-II ,Ver. 5.1
Responsibility:
• Prepare, Monitor & Control project schedule for piping discipline.
• Co-ordination with other disciplines & client.
• Conduct 3D model review with client & process licensor using PDMS design review.
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5. • Checking of stress documentation & pipe supports.
• Technical Bid Evaluation & vendor drawing approval for piping items.
• Worked on onshore LNG project as well as offshore projects.
• Carryout Stress Analysis of piping systems for Oil & Gas plants and support engineering.
• Review of the piping systems using CAESAR-II software package, post process the
results, optimize the system on stress criteria and code compliance.
• Suggest any layout changes in compliance with the code, Stress limits and system level
requirements.
• Develop specifications for special supports including spring hangers.
• Lead the team on support engineering and development of final support construction
drawings.
• Well documentation of design work.
• Preparation of Stress Critical Line List.
Period : 01st
September 2009 to 31st
July-2010
Name of Employer : L&T Valdel Engineering Limited
Description : Assistant Technologist (Assistant Manager).
Project : Mumbai High North (MHN) Project (Offshore)
Client : Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited, Mumbai
SALIENT FEATURES OF THE PLANT
− This is a turnkey project involving detailed engineering, procurement. & Construction of a
− Plant done on 3-D PDS system and stress analysis done on Caesar-II ,Ver. 5.1
− Piping involves CS, SS Piping, Steam, and FRP Services.
- Air Cooler, Heat exchanger, Compressor Piping
Responsibility : Lead Engineer Piping Stress
• Checking of Stress Analysis for the offshore process/ utility lines by meeting stringent process
requirements.
• Stress analysis of complicated systems, which includes Bridge Piping, Compressors and Air
Coolers etc.
• Close interaction with mechanical department for nozzle loads.
• Slug Flow Calculation, Flange Leakage Evaluation, and Transportation case Calculation.
• Prepare, Monitor & Control project schedule for piping discipline.
• Co-ordination with other disciplines & client.
• Interaction with Vendor for skid tie-in connection.
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6. Period : 29th
September 2008 to 29th
May-2009
Name of Employer : J. Ray McDermott Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. – Singapore, through (Eden
Information Services (S) Pte. Ltd - Singapore)
Description : Senior Piping Engineer - Stress.
Project : Platong Gas II Development Project (Offshore) Central Processing
Platform.
Client : Chevron Thailand Exploration and Production
SALIENT FEATURES OF THE PLANT
− This is a turn key project involving detailed engineering, procurement. & Construction of a
− Plant done on 3-D PDMS system and stress analysis done on Caesar-II ,Ver. 5.1
− Number of lines in Project: 2000 nos.
− Piping involves CS, SS Piping, Steam, and Hydrogen Services.
− Tower Reboiler Piping, Air Cooler
- Heat exchanger, Compressor Piping
- Bridge connected lines and flare system.
Responsibility :
• Stress Analysis of high pressure/ high temperature process/ utility lines by meeting stringent
process requirements.
• Stress analysis of complicated systems, which includes Fired Heaters, Compressors and Air
Coolers etc.
• Close interaction with mechanical department for nozzle loads /pipe clips on process critical
equipment’s.
• Preparation and issue of data sheets for springs, sliding plate etc.
• Wind and Seismic analysis of critical systems.
• Slug Flow Calculation, Flange Leakage Evaluation Blast case calculation, Transportation
case Calculation.
Period : 06th
June 2007 to 28th
September-2008
Name of Employer : M /s Kellogg Brown & Root Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. – Singapore, through (Eden
Information Services (S) Pte. Ltd - Singapore)
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7. Description : Senior Engineer Piping Stress
Project : Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Complex – SK Olefins Plant
Description : Ethylene, Propylene and Benzene unit.
Client : Saudi Kayan, Al-Jubail Saudi Arabia
SALIENT FEATURES OF THE PLANT
− This is a turnkey project involving detailed engineering, procurement. & Construction of a
1,350,000 tons per Annum (1350KTA) ethane butane cracker (olefins plant )for the production of
Polymer grade ethylene, Propylene, benzene & associated by-products derived from ethane &
butane feedstock’s.
− Plant done on 3-D PDS system and stress analysis done on Caesar-II ,Ver. 5.0
− Number of lines in Project: 20000 nos.
− Number of lines in handled area: Approx.700 nos.
− Number of equipment in handled area: 60 nos.
− Piping involves CS, SS Piping, Steam, and Hydrogen Services.
− Tower Reboiler Piping, Series of heat exchanger
- Reactor, Compressor and Turbine Piping,
Responsibility :
• Carryout Stress Analysis of piping systems for Oil & Gas plants and support engineering.
• Review of the piping systems using CAESAR-II software package, post process the results,
optimize the system on stress criteria and code compliance.
• Suggest any layout changes in compliance with the code, Stress limits and system level
requirements.
• Develop specifications for special supports including spring hangers.
• Lead the team on support engineering and development of final support construction
drawings.
• Well documentation of design work.
• Preparation of Stress Critical Line List.
• Co-ordination with other disciplines & client.
• Close interaction with mechanical department for nozzle loads.
• Slug Flow Calculation, Flange Leakage Evaluation, and Transportation case Calculation.
• Prepare, Monitor & Control project schedule for piping discipline.
Period : May-2006 to April-2007
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8. Name of Employer : M/s. Technip Abu-Dhabi (U.A.E.)
Description : Piping Stress Engineer.
I was worked as “Piping Stress Engineer” at M/s Technip. Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. for one year for
Qatar Gas Projects.
Job Description and Responsibilities:
• Stress Analysis of high pressure/ high temperature process/ utility lines by meeting stringent
process requirements.
• Study of stress concentration of overstressed pipe WRC 107 and WRC 297 methods.
• Stress analysis of complicated systems, which includes Fired Heaters, Compressors and Air
Coolers etc.
• Preparation of critical line list
• Close interaction with mechanical department for nozzle loads /pipe clips on process critical
equipment’s.
• Preparation and issue of data sheets for springs, sliding plate etc.
• Wind and Seismic analysis of critical systems.
Period : June-2002 to April-2006
Name of Employer : M/s. Chemtex Consulting of India Ltd.- Bangalore
Description : Sr. Engineer – Piping Stress.
I was worked as a “Lead piping stress Engineer” at M/s, Air port road, Bangalore, India.
Organization Profile : Chemtex is an independently managed subsidiary of Gruppo M&G, Italy. A
full service-engineering partner, Chemtex has engineering procurement & construction management
expertise in manmade fibers, Polymer, Carbon black, Refining operations & Petrochemicals. The
company engages in designing of polyester Plants with Dupont Technologies.
 Having nearly 8 1/2 years of experience in basic and detailed Piping engineering related
to various fields of Chemical technologies, mainly Dupont Polyester, Petrochemical, Oil
and Gas, Pharmaceutical, Chemical, Refinery and Carbon Black etc.
 Working with Caesar-II 4.5, 5.0 and CAE pipe.
 Good communication, analytical and interpersonal skills.
 Ability to work independently and in a team as well.
Job Description and Responsibilities:
Description: Working as Lead Engineer Piping Stress for the Detail Engineering of the project.
Job Responsibilities:
 Nominated by Chief Piping Engineer.
 Responsible for all Stress and Support related activities.
• Ensure work carried out per Procedures and Design Basis.
• Establish the Contract Design Data and Design Philosophy.
• Issue Stress and Support Design note.
• Establish Stress Critical Line List.
• Stress Group Progress Reporting, Man-hours allocation and Forecast.
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9. • Raise the Change order to reflect additional work.
• Supervise Stress and Support activities.
Projects Details:
1. Client: M&G POLYMEROS BRASIL S.A., (BRASIL)
Project Brief: 1500 TPD PET PLANT ESTRILA (Largest pet plant in the world)
Technology: Dupont
2. Client: GARDEN SILK MILLS LIMITED, SURAT
Project Brief: 480 TPD POLYESTER MELT/CHIP PRODUCTION PLANT Technology:
BARMAG (Germany)
3. Client: HANGZHOU BAY ACRYLIC FIBER CO., LTD
Project Brief: 60,000 TPA Acrylic Fiber plant
Technology: Faserwerke Lingen (Germany)
4 Client: Chengold NG-3. CHINA
Project Brief: EPC (750 TPD Bottle Grade Polyester Plant)
Technology: Dupont (NG)
5. Client: Hangzhou Xiangsheng Textile Co. Ltd., CHINA
Project Brief: 900 TPD Textile Grade Polyester Plant
Technology: Dupont
Period : Feb-2002 to April-2002
Name of Employer : M/s. Technip India Ltd – (Chennai).
(Through R.K.Engineers-Borivali, Mumbai)
Description : Piping Stress Engineer.
Project – M/s. Amir Kabir LLDPE Iran.
Job Responsibilities :
 Nominated by Chief Piping Engineer/Lea Stress Engineer.
• Carry out Flexibility analysis.
• Identify all the load cases to be considered in analysis.
• Review Study Drawing to ensure sufficient flexibility in critical piping.
• Identify and review all critical piping supports.
• Summaries Equipment Nozzle Loading communicates to others.
• Perform flange leakage calculation for high-pressure piping.
• Communicate critical support loading to civil.
• Prepare spring schedule/Bellow Specification for procurement.
• Identify requirement of reinforcement pad due to stress consideration.
• Decide on position of fixed saddle of horizontal Heat Exchanger and Vessels.
• Review vendor data regarding nozzle loading etc.
• Documentation of Analysis reports.
Period : June-2000 to December-2001
Name of Employer : M/s. Kvaerner Powergas (I) Ltd.
Position Held : Jr.Engineer - Piping Stress Analysis.
Job Responsibilities :
 Nominated by Chief Piping Engineer/Lea Stress Engineer.
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10. • Carry out Flexibility analysis.
• Identify all the load cases to be considered in analysis.
• Review Study Drawing to ensure sufficient flexibility in critical piping.
• Identify and review all critical piping supports.
• Summaries Equipment Nozzle Loading communicates to others.
• Perform flange leakage calculation for high-pressure piping.
• Communicate critical support loading to civil.
• Prepare spring schedule/Bellow Specification for procurement.
• Identify requirement of reinforcement pad due to stress consideration.
• Decide on position of fixed saddle of horizontal Heat Exchanger and Vessels.
• Review vendor data regarding nozzle loading etc.
• Documentation of Analysis reports.
Project Details:
1) Client: Lyondell Chemicals Netherlands, Rotterdam
Project Brief: 118000 TPA (Butanediol Plant)
Technology: Lyondell Chemicals
2) Client: ATOFINA, Antwerp
Project Brief: 200,000 TPA (Polyethylene Plant)
Technology: ATOFINA
Period : Jan-1998 TO June-2000
Name of Employer : M/s. Dalal Consultants & Engineers Ltd.
Position Held : Jr. Engineer (PIPING)
Project : M/s. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (DHDS Plant - Mathura Refinery)
Checking of Piping Layout drawings and AFC Isometric drawings, Civil & mechanical information
drawings, Preparation of Piping Specifications, Generation of MTO reports and lists for pipes, fittings,
valves and other on-line items, Review of Vendor Drawings & Documents and Vendor Co-ordination,
Pipe Stress Analysis using Caesar-II version 4.1, Caepipe 3.72.
Project - M/s. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation limited.
Preparation & finalization of routing of pipelines through existing unit by taking actual measurements
& design pipe supports. Preparation of MTO and checking of Piping Isometric drawings.
Stress Analysis
Worked on CAEPIPE Version 3.72/3.74 to carry out stress analysis of critical lines.
Personal Profile:
 Date of Birth: July 25, 1972
 Sex/Marital Status: Male/Married
 Languages known: English, Hindi, Marathi and Kannada
 Passport No: Passport No: G3972346
Date of Issued: November 30, 2007
Date of Expiry: November 29, 2017
Place of Issued: Singapore.
Address for communication:
Permanent address:
Sonesta Cosmos
#202, IRIS Block, 3rd
Floor,
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11. 10th
Main, 13th
Cross,
Malleshapallya, Maruthi Nagar,
Bangalore – 560075,
Karnataka, INDIA.
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